ISLAMABAD: Commander Royal Navy of Oman Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al-Rahbi on Monday met with Pakistan’s Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi in Islamabad and discussed bilateral defense ties and ways of strengthening them further, said an official handout.
Pakistan and Oman have close ties and the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance military cooperation in October 2020.
The two officials “discussed issues of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral maritime cooperation,” the Pakistan Navy said in a statement.
The visiting dignitary was briefed on Pakistan Navy’s role in the region’s maritime security.
“The visit of Commander Royal Omani Navy will further enhance the bilateral relations between the two countries,” the official statement added.
Last week, Pakistani naval ships Rah Naward and Madadgar along with Hamza submarine visited Oman's Port Sultan Bin Qaboos as part of overseas deployment.
"During the port stay, various bilateral activities including exchange visits onboard afloat units, orientation visits of military installations and coordination meetings were undertaken," the Pakistan Navy said.